A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2341453 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2342841 epoch_slot_no: 10041 block_no: 2341343 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2607 time: 2019-03-20 05:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9f541aa3b10ee0a0a33f8e04923563e15aeef5fd7e8a7a06216a358cfa66a41Block Operator
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